The State Of Bihar vs Pawan Kumar

The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's directives regarding the preparation of a fresh District Survey Report (DSR) for the Banka district in Bihar. The court emphasized the need for the DSR to be prepared by accredited consultants and mandated verification by the District Magistrate before submission to the State Expert Appraisal Committee. This ruling reinforces the procedural requirements for environmental assessments in compliance with established guidelines.